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Broiled Beef N Mushroom Bread Recipe

My sister-in-law fixed this as a spur-of-the-moment lunch one Sunday several years ago. I had her write down the ingredients before she forgot. I've relied on this recipe often ever since. - Charlotte, McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.YIELD:8 servings

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 small green pepper, chopped

1 celery rib, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 block (8 ounces) Colby cheese, cut into cubes

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted

1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread

Directions

1.In a skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper, celery and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the cheese, soup, mushrooms, olives, salt and pepper; mix well. Simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cut the bread widthwise into four pieces, then cut each piece lengthwise. Place cut side up on greased baking sheets. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat until lightly toasted. Top with meat mixture. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until edges are browned.
Yield: 8 servings.